A few documents that you don't feel like showing to others? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Various reasons can lead you to hide files on your smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And even if you take all the measures to secure your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone will access it. This is why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A72 . To begin with, we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Samsung Galaxy A72 . And then we will see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy A72 using an application .
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A72 manually
If you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A72 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual manipulation that we will now discuss is the one for you.
With file manager you have on your Samsung Galaxy A72, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file concerned will then no longer be displayed on your smartphone. However, no reason to worry, it is just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy A72
- Choose the file or folder that you want to hide.
- Click the "More" button (the three vertical dots) to select "Rename".
- Add a point just before the name of the file or folder.
- Once again press the option » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the procedure.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy A72. That said, you can't view them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:
- See you in file manager from your smartphone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this step, on some file manager applications, you may have to choose " Show hidden files And activate the option.
To make them reappear definitively, it will be necessary in a very simple way to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A72 using a third-party application
The trick that you have just discovered is simple and quick, however, it does not give the possibility of putting your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy A72, the best solution will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.
If you want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy A72, discover all the solutions today.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy A72. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it will allow hiding files, photos and videos with a encryption manipulation for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . Also, the application cannot be accessed in the user's application list, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.
If you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy A72. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Samsung Galaxy A72 sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient in hiding the files of your Samsung Galaxy A72 by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.
The application allows for example to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to consult them later. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this option is only available with the Premium offer.
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